Boris Johnson didn’t say this quote about Scotland – it’s a parody
Scandalous quotes about Scotland attributed to Boris Johnson were actually from a parody article. Read
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There is no evidence to say why this veteran is crying
The identity of the man and reason for his tears have been debated, and remain unclear. Read
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Did only 11 MPs turn up to a debate on adolescent mental health?
The screenshot claiming to show this is from an adjournment debate, an end of day session which does not require a decision to be made by parliament. Read
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This sign saying the tube in summer smells like 16-year-old ham is fake
Like many other viral tube signs, this one is a fake. Read
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These food facts are mostly incorrect or misleading
The video suggests that a number of things about foods are harmful but the claims it makes are mostly incorrect or misleading. Read
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Adidas, Nike and Puma use kangaroo leather in some products
All three companies use kangaroo, or k-leather in some of their football boots. Read
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The EU hasn’t said Brexit will collapse the EU budget
The EU didn’t admit its budget will collapse without the UK’s contribution post-Brexit. The EU are in the process of agreeing a budget, without the UK, for 2021-27. Read
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The UK can’t be forced into an “EU Army”
If the UK stays in the EU, it wouldn’t be forced into participating in an EU army. The UK has a veto on military policy. Read
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This is not a photo of women of the Red Cross landing at Normandy
The viral photo is actually of women working for the Red Cross arriving in Southern France in 1945. Read
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This video does not show Muslims in Birmingham attacking cars during Ramadan
The video is actually of football fans in Switzerland. Read
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